Diversions & Excursions

Blueberries Take Center Stage at Keel Farms

By Lynn Gonzalez | February 13, 2025

The Tampa Bay area is filled with craft breweries and lots of hot spots for beer lovers. Wine and cider aficionados, on the other hand, have to look a little harder to find a place that celebrates their drinks of choice. A short drive east on I-4 to Plant City will take you to Keel […]

Three Sisters Springs

By Heather Bossowski | January 2, 2025

  Tis’ the season for the big chill! Winter in Florida not only brings in cooler air temperatures, but cooler water temperatures as well. With the drop in mercury, our beloved Florida manatees make a beeline inland from the gulf to the warm waters of the springs. Nestled in a small nook off the Crystal […]

A Unique Experience at the Brevard County Zoo

By Heather Bossowski | September 15, 2024

Everyone loves the zoo. Whether you are 1 or 99, there is something about seeing so many animals in one place that brings out the kid in you. The Brevard County Zoo, located in Melbourne on the east coast of Florida, is one of the most unique zoos that I have visited. I have never […]

Exploring St. Augustine

By Heather Bossowski | April 26, 2024

Spring break is just around the corner, so what better time to take the family to one of Florida’s most popular destinations: St. Augustine. Since 1565, it is the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the United States. With that comes an abundance of history, and it is everywhere you look. Ponce De Leon greets […]

Weeki Wachee

By Heather Bossowski | April 26, 2024

With the warmest days of the year just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your summer fun in the sun. We all know those sweltering days where you feel like you are baking and all you want to do is dip your toes (and the rest of your body) into something to feel […]

A Beach for Everyone

By WOW Editor | April 21, 2024

When it comes to spending a day at the beach in our area, you really can’t go wrong, but it does help to have an idea of what to expect before you head out. Below, we break down a few of our favorite beaches and what makes them unique. Fred Howard Park Beach: The family […]

Ginnie Springs

By Heather Bossowski | April 10, 2024

A visit by Jacques Cousteau left him with the impression this aqua oasis had “visibility forever.” Just outside of Gainesville, on the Santa Fe River, lies the historic village of High Springs. This charming old Florida town is dotted with Victorian and Craftsman style dwellings, quaint shops and restaurants, and is home of the famous […]

King’s Landing

By Heather Bossowski | March 20, 2024

Within the heart of Central Florida, in the town of Apopka, lies a privately owned plot of land that will transport your mind and have your body believing you are visiting a remote jungle oasis. Land once roamed by the Timucua Indians is now a recreation lover’s paradise, home to King’s Landing and the iconic […]

Camping in Florida

By Heather Bossowski | February 29, 2024

It’s winter in Florida and that means lower humidity, fewer bugs, cooler temperatures and abundant sunshine. What better time to head out into the great outdoors and take the family on a camping adventure. Campfires, smores and time spent in nature is the perfect way to recharge the spirit and create family memories that last […]

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